Our Wooden Garages Are Ideal for Your Collection
Your vehicles are more than just a mode of transport. They’re a passion, an investment, and a piece of history. Proper maintenance and storage are crucial whether you own vintage classics or cutting-edge electric cars. This makes it crucial to find a storage space that meets all of your needs at once.
Oak Frames Direct offers the perfect solution with our custom wooden garages, designed with your vehicle’s care in mind. With over three decades of experience in crafting timber buildings made to do more for your car, you can feel confident in knowing you’ll receive a durable, long-lasting and secure space for all your storage needs.
Get in touch with us online or over the phone if you already have a plan for your new timber garage, or make use of our free online builder to see how your ideas could look. You’ll receive a free quote either way.
What Do Our Wooden Garages Protect Cars From?
Temperature Fluctuations
For vintage cars, excessive heat can cause rubber seals to dry out and crack, while extreme cold can thicken fluids and make starting the engine more difficult. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, require stable temperatures to maintain battery health and efficiency. Without proper insulation and climate control, your garage can become an environment that accelerates wear and tear.
Humidity and Moisture
Excessive moisture can lead to rust, corrosion, and mould growth, particularly in vintage vehicles with older materials that are more susceptible to damage. Electric vehicles also suffer in high-humidity environments, as moisture can affect electrical components and battery life. Ensuring a dry, well-ventilated space is crucial to prevent these issues.
Poor Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation can lead to stagnant air, which increases the risk of mould and mildew. For vintage cars, poor air circulation can accelerate the deterioration of upholstery and other interior components. Electric vehicles, with their sensitive electronics, also benefit from a well-ventilated space that keeps the air dry and clean.
How Our Custom Designs Maintain Your Collection
Each garage is custom-designed to provide the ideal environment for your valuable vehicles, ensuring they remain in pristine condition.
Insulation
Our garages and complexes can be fitted with high-quality insulation to maintain a stable temperature year-round. This prevents extreme heat or cold from damaging your vehicles, preserving their mechanical and aesthetic integrity. Whether you own a vintage classic that needs protection from the summer sun or an electric vehicle that requires consistent temperatures to maintain battery health, our garages provide the perfect solution.
We must note that insulation will only be at its most effective if the garage design is closed, meaning that a set of doors has been ordered as part of the structure.
Ventilation
You can ensure your garage is designed for excellent ventilation, giving the structure a continuous airflow. This keeps the environment dry and clean, protecting your cars from the harmful effects of humidity and ensuring they remain in top condition.
Adaptability
You can have additional features such as climate control systems installed once your structure is built to enhance your garage’s functionality further. Whether you need dehumidifiers, air conditioners, or specialised lighting, our garages can be made to accommodate these modifications, allowing you to create the ideal storage environment for your collection.
Premium-Grade Materials
We handpick only the finest timber for our custom wooden garages. These materials are not only aesthetically pleasing but also provide unparalleled durability and strength, ensuring your garage stands the test of time.
These woods are renowned for their robust structural properties. Oak, in particular, is known for its dense grain and inherent resistance to decay and insect infestation, making it an ideal choice for long-lasting constructions. Douglas-fir meanwhile offers remarkable strength-to-weight ratios, ensuring that your garage remains stable and secure, no matter the weather conditions.
Low Maintenance Requirements Elsewhere
One of the significant advantages of using premium-grade timber is its low maintenance requirements. Both oak and Douglas fir have natural preservative oils that protect against moisture and decay, reducing the need for frequent treatments. This means you can spend more time enjoying your garage and less time worrying about its upkeep. Light cleaning should be all it takes to keep the building looking its best for as long as you need it.
Technical Information & FAQs
We have a variety of frame types available. You can find out more here.
- Main span
- Main span with rear aisle
- Aisled Barn
- Main Span with first floor with central post
- Raised plate without central post
- Sling brace
- Lean-To
- Monopitch
- Flat roof
We use a selection of traditional jointing techniques. You can find out more here.
- Scarf Joints
- Mortice & Tenon Joints
- Lap Joints
There is a selection of traditional roof options available for your garage. You can see all the options here.
- Gable roof end Barn Hip roof end
- Full Hip roof end
- Catslides roof end
There are lots of traditional and modern roofing materials available. You can find all the options available here.
- Tiles
- Stone
- Shingle
- Thatch
- Profiled Sheet
- Metal
- Green
There are several options available depending on your circumstances. You can find out more here.
- Shallow Foundations
- Deep Foundations
- Insulated Walls
- Soleplate at FFL
- Dwarf Wall
- Oversite / Floor
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We supply a wide range of oak frames all across the UK.
Protect Your Passion Project with a Wooden Garage
Protect your passion and investment with a custom wooden garage from Oak Frames Direct. Our bespoke garages are designed to meet all unique needs large or small, so that your vintage and electric vehicles are stored in optimal conditions that preserve their performance, appearance, and value.
Get in touch with us online or on the phone, or use our free online builder to get started and design the ideal space to keep your cars, just as they should be kept, for years to come.
